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  • Board of Education Approves Catchment for New City Centre School

    The Richmond School District is pleased to share that the Board of Education has approved the catchment area for the new elementary school at Odlin Crescent during its public board meeting on January 21, 2026. The journey toward this new school began with the purchase of the Odlin Crescent site on June 23, 2025, to…

  • Public Board Meeting – Wednesday, January 21

    The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, January 21, starting at 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend in person at the School Board Office (7811 Granville Avenue, 1st Floor Boardroom) or join the meeting online via Zoom. Register to attend via Zoom: https://sd38.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HexjvBN3RhaXCbawLd_nkA After registering, you…

  • Around the District – December 2025

    Around the district is a monthly update that includes a collection of stories from Richmond schools. These stories highlight Richmond’s vibrant learning community, which fosters student engagement, creativity, and well-being in inclusive learning environments. How a Season of Giving Took Shape Across Our Schools This season, schools across our district embraced the spirit of giving…

  • What Happens When Young Artists Build Something Together

    It started with small hands, ink and paper. In elementary classrooms, students used printmaking to create feather-shaped designs inspired by their experiences of Richmond. Some drew on local wildlife. Others captured familiar places or everyday objects. Each print reflected how its creator saw the world around them. Those feathers then moved on to a new…

  • Glowing Lanterns and Creative Minds: A Solstice Event

    Families gathered for a solstice event that brought creativity, learning and nature together. The afternoon began with a reading of Winter: A Solstice Story by Kelsey E. Gross, inviting everyone to embrace the season and the magic of nature. The gym glowed as students and their families worked in teams to create lanterns. Drawing simple…

  • Wildlife Workshop Inspires Respect for Hidden Habitats

    The school day felt different the moment the workshop began. Students gathered around displays of local wildlife and stepped into a conversation about what happens when cities grow and animals must find ways to adapt. Owls, raccoons, coyotes and even snakes became the center of their learning, each one a reminder that the natural world…

  • Service, Leadership and Celebration at the Holiday Seniors' Brunch

    Snowflakes dangled from the ceiling, twinkling lights lined the walls and the school gym shimmered like a winter wonderland for the annual holiday seniors’ brunch. Students spent weeks planning every detail, from food and beverages, to entertainment, decorations and gifts. Each guest received a hand-crocheted snowflake ornament, which added a personal touch to a morning…

  • Handmade Creations Raise Funds for Local Charities

    Laughter and chatter filled the school gym during the entrepreneur fair as students proudly displayed the items they had spent weeks creating. Tiny crochet whales swung from keychains. Fluffy bag charms bobbed on hooks. Mini lava lamps glimmered on tables, while beaded bracelets, greeting cards and holiday-themed mini canvases added bright pops of colour. Families…

  • How a Season of Giving Took Shape Across Our Schools

    This season, schools across our district embraced the spirit of giving through a variety of initiatives that made a real difference in our community. Clothing drives were underway, collecting jackets, sweaters, scarves, gloves and socks to help keep families comfortable during the winter months.  Food drives at multiple schools supported the local food bank, ensuring…

  • When Heritage and Creativity Meet in the Classroom

    The project began quietly, with students leafing through a book of Japanese family crests. What started as simple curiosity soon became personal, as each began imagining a crest of their own, one that could reflect their past. These crests became a doorway for them to explore history and heritage. Some spent time observing traditional patterns,…